The Good Ol' Days?

One hundred years ago in 1908 . . .

The average life expectancy was 47 years.

Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.

Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.

There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.

The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.

The average wage in 1908 was 22 cents per hour.

The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year.

A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,

A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.

More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .

Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. '

Sugar cost four cents a pound...Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.

Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.

Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.

Five leading causes of death were:

1. Pneumonia and influenza

2. Tuberculosis

3. Diarrhea

4. Heart disease

5. Stroke

The population of Las Vegas , Nevada, was only 30!!!!

Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write.

Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, "Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health."

There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A. !

The Mercedes Maybach -- of course all you self-made millionaries already knew that.

The world at our fingertips.

Drop down screen . . .

The beautiful lady is a standard feature.

Now stop dreaming and get back to work . . . and be happy for what you have.

I sure wouldn't give up any of our modern day conveniences, but our grandchildren will not be able to enjoy running free as we did in our safe, protected environments. We didn't have cell phones then and would be gone for hours playing with friends. I could walk home in the dark and not give it a second thought. Thank goodness for computers, microwaves, disposable diapers, air conditioning, recessed lighting, sprinkling systems, and toilets!